Kraa! The Sea Monster (1998)

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Lord Doom, evil master of Proyas, the Dark Planet, sends Kraa the Sea Monster to Earth as part of his plan to dominate the galaxy. To keep the meddling hands of the Planet Patrol out of his scheme, he incapacitates their nearby space station. Fortunately, the alien agent Mogyar is on hand to land on Earth to stop the giant sea-beast. Accidentally landing in New Jersey rather than Italy (where scientists could have helped Mogyar build a weapon to stop Kraa), Mogyar must overcome his stereotypical Italian accent and strange appearance in order to ally with nearby humans to save the day.

Overview
"Kraa! The Sea Monster" is a 1998 American direct-to-video sci-fi movie produced by Full Moon Entertainment, directed by Aaron Osborne, and written by Benjamin Carr. The movie includes components of funny, science fiction, and B-series monster-movie beauty.

Plot Summary
The motion picture focuses on the story of an enormous sea beast, Kraa, that is sent out to earth by the Planet Patrol to create chaos. This giant alien sea beast, driven by the evil Lord Doom, positions a significant threat to the presence of human civilization, towering over cities and obliterating everything in its path.

Lord Doom seeks to dominate deep space and wages war on the Planet Patrol, the galaxy's regional peacekeepers. To weaken the Planet Patrol, Doom directs his minion, the enormous sea animal Kraa, to earth to activate a destructive objective. His intent is to produce a course of damage, effectively diverting and diluting the efforts of the Planet Patrol.

The film plot takes an interesting turn when the only wish for earth's survival rests in the hands of an unlikely group on Planet Patrol. This group consists of a four-eyed alien, Mogyar, who has actually crash-landed on earth and needs to discover a method to stop Kraa single-handedly. Mogyar's arrival on earth is surrounded by a sense of mystery and intrigue, essentially serving as the catalyst for the earth's survival.

While in the world, Mogyar befriends 2 children, Curtis and Julie. Together they work towards stopping Kraa from rampaging throughout earth. Mogyar describes to them about the daunting Lord Doom and his strategy to take over the galaxy, which sparks a ray of hope in curtailing the destruction prepared by the adversaries.

Characterization
Kraa's characterization is among the appealing aspects of the film. As a massive sea monster, Kraa is presented as both breathtaking and scary, causing destruction on a gigantic level. On the other hand, Mogyar is the comic relief in the movie, in spite of being the secret to earth's survival. His capability to deliver funny one-liners helps to brighten an otherwise intense and chaotic situation.

Crucial Reception
"Kraa! The Sea Monster" became a notable contribution to the sci-fi genre in spite of its low-budget production. It gained acknowledgment for its smart infusion of comic aspects within the generally horrific beast motion picture story. The motion picture also won appreciation for its perky efficiencies and imaginative special effects, albeit being low spending plan. Nevertheless, it was sometimes slammed for lack of depth in characterization and its campy visual results.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Kraa! The Sea Monster" is an enjoyable and amusing monster flick with a dosage of comic relief and a sprinkle of suspense and drama. This film, despite its minimal spending plan, handles to engage the audience through its light-hearted moments and the ultimate fight against the massive sea monster, providing a special mix of humor, action, and horror.

Top Cast

  • Michael Guerin
    Lord Doom
  • Jerry Lentz
    Lord Doom (voice)
  • Jon Simanton (small)
    Jon Simanton
    Chamberlain
  • Alison Lohman (small)
    Alison Lohman
    Curtis
  • Jeff Rector (small)
    Jeff Rector
    Team Leader
  • Teal Marchande
    Alma James
  • Stephen Martines (small)
    Stephen Martines
    Captain Ruric (as Coltin Scott)
  • Leon W. Grant (small)
    Leon W. Grant
    Wheeler
  • R.L. McMurry
    Bobby Machek
  • Candida Tolentino
    Lt. Able
  • Deborah Hatch
    Scientist